Sun Aug 31 12:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Oscar Piastri edged out his McLaren teammate Lando Norris to take pole position at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix. Max Verstappen qualified third in front of his home crowd, while Isack Hadjar impressed with a fourth-place start. Other notables include Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton struggling, and Lance Stroll crashing out in Q1. Piastri leads Norris in the driver’s championship and is looking to extend that lead in the race.

**News Article:**

**Piastri Snags Pole in McLaren 1-2 at Dutch Grand Prix**

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands – Oscar Piastri will start the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix from pole position after a nail-biting qualifying session that saw him narrowly defeat McLaren teammate Lando Norris by a mere 0.012 seconds. The McLaren duo dominated qualifying, showcasing the team’s superior pace at Zandvoort.

Reigning champion Max Verstappen managed to secure third place in his Red Bull, much to the delight of the home crowd. “To be P3, I’m very happy with that,” Verstappen said. “The energy of the crowd has been amazing.”

Rookie driver Isack Hadjar delivered a stellar performance, qualifying fourth in his Racing Bull, ahead of established names like George Russell. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton struggled to find their rhythm, finishing in sixth and seventh, respectively.

The qualifying session wasn’t without incident, as Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll crashed out in Q1, relegating him to the back of the grid.

Piastri, who currently leads Norris in the driver’s standings, will be looking to convert his pole position into a victory on Sunday.

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